Teams looking to get back on track meet when the Valparaiso Beacons face the Western Michigan Broncos in a key non-conference matchup on Friday afternoon. Valparaiso is coming off a 95-73 loss at Ohio State on Tuesday, while Western Michigan fell 98-62 at North Dakota State on Sunday. The Beacons (5-5), who have lost three of four, are 0-2 on the road this season. The Broncos (3-7), who have lost four of five including three in a row, are 2-2 on their home court in 2024-25.

Tip-off from University Arena in Kalamazoo, Mich., is set for 1 p.m. ET. Valparaise is a 1.5-point favorite in the latest Valparaiso vs. Western Michigan odds from SportsLine consensus, while the over/under for total points scored is 151.5. 

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